Photo courtesy of Warner Bros.Johnny Depp’s career has been in a state of flux for a little over a decade. While his reputation has been built on the successes of films such as “Edward Scissorhands,” the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise and the original “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” flops such as “The Lone Ranger,” … [Read more...] about ‘Black Mass’ Resurrects Depp’s Career
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National Medal of Arts Proves Stephen King Still Reigns
Art by Christopher ChenAuthor Stephen King received the National Medal of Arts from President Barack Obama on Thursday, Sept. 10. Since its establishment in 1985, this high honor has only been awarded to about 20 fiction authors, including such celebrated American writers as Ralph Ellison, author of “Invisible Man,” and John Updike, author of “Rabbit, … [Read more...] about National Medal of Arts Proves Stephen King Still Reigns
‘Almost, Maine’ Opens with a Tale of Love this Tuesday
Photo by Danielle RomeoIf you’re a fan of romantic comedies, you know the charm many love stories like “Love Actually” or “He’s Just Not that Into You” can bring. Pepperdine Theatre is currently producing its own rendition of romance with “Almost, Maine,” which opens in Lindhurst Theatre on Sept. 29. “Almost, Maine” … [Read more...] about ‘Almost, Maine’ Opens with a Tale of Love this Tuesday
Stop the SoCal Beauty Oppression
Art by Peau PorotesanoOne quick scroll through our Pepperdine email accounts reveals a lot about what our university values. There are emails about career fairs, clubs to join, volunteer positions, internship opportunities and, wait a second — what is this one? SavvyChic is seeking models for its latest fashion show for its annual fundraiser for the Boone Center for the … [Read more...] about Stop the SoCal Beauty Oppression
PIT Brings the Laughs with First Show of the Year
Photo by Zach LePepperdine’s Improv Troupe (colloquially known as PIT) started off its new season with a bang Friday night. The group of students performed for a full house in Elkins, and the energy that the crowd brought translated to a very strong show. Improv is hit-or-miss by nature, so the evening’s success is a huge credit to the performers. PIT has been a … [Read more...] about PIT Brings the Laughs with First Show of the Year